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The fight for better health care continues in Congress and around the nation. In his weekly Congressional update, Representative Keith Ellison stated that the public needs to Keep the heat on Congress. . . and demand the public option. KFAI’s Michelle Alimoradi spoke to Ellison.

The President of Somalia, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, paid a visit to the Twin Cities this weekend. He spoke at the University of Minnesota to nearly 5,000 members of the Somali diaspora about the state of the country. While the speech was given in Somali, an English translation was provided by an interpreter. KFAI’s Dan Greenwood was in attendance.

Congressman Keith Ellison hosted a Foreclosure Crisis Town Hall Forum and Resource Fair Monday evening in Minneapolis. KFAI’s Michelle Alimoradi spoke to Congressman Elllison about the foreclosure crisis, and what he thinks the public can do to help solve the problem.

Health Notes will be talking to Minneapolis resident and author Erica Rivera. Erica is the author of INSATIABLE: A Young Mother’s Struggle with Anorexia, which examines the relationship between mothers, daughters, and food.